Akbar, Silver Rupee, 11.44g, Karrah Mint, AH968, mint-name inscribed unusually in margin a

Akbar, Silver Rupee, 11.44g, Karrah Mint, AH968, mint-name inscribed unusually in margin above the Kalima at an 180 degrees orientation with the rest of the legend. Very fine+, extremely rare. Akbar made the town of Karrah, located presently in Partapgarh district of UP, his principle base for campaigns against the rebellious Afghans in the East. His famous campaign against Rani Durgavati of Garha-Katanga was also launched from Karrah. AH968 is perhaps the earliest year known. For the issues of this mint. It is possible that the mint functioned primarily to pay the troops.

Sold for ₹40,000

Auction: Auction #48 · Oswal Antiques · 2014-08-09 · Estimate: ₹ 40000 - ₹ 50000

Category: Mughals : Akbar

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